History. Code 1981, § 34-1-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 464, § 2; Ga. L. 2020, p. 818, § 1-1/HB 1090.
The 2020 amendment, effective August 5, 2020, substituted “; provided, however, that such term shall not include” for “and shall include” near the end of subsection (a); designated the existing provisions of subsection (b) as paragraph (b)(1); rewrote paragraph (b)(1); and added paragraphs (b)(2) through (b)(4) and subsection (c).
Cross references.
Breast-feeding of baby, § 31-1-9.
Newborn baby and mother protection act, § 33-24-58 .
Law reviews.
For article with annual survey on labor and employment law, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 137 (2021).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 34-1-2. Prohibition of Age Discrimination in Employment
§ 34-1-4. Employer Immunity for Disclosure of Information Regarding Job Performance
§ 34-1-5. “Multiracial” Classification Required on Forms
§ 34-1-6. Employer Obligation to Provide Time for Women to Express Breast Milk for Infant Child
§ 34-1-8. Veterans’ Preference Employment Policy; Use Not a Violation
§ 34-1-10. Use of Sick Leave for Care of Immediate Family Members